Nikon Z6 II Digital Camera With 24-120mm Lens
Are you going somewhere? With a lightweight construction, advanced optical elements and a wide zoom range, this combination with the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S is an excellent kit for general travel use. From spontaneous excursions to well-designed photographic missions, you can comfortably expand the range for taking photos and movies. Whether you are a photographer who also shoots a video, a videographer who also captures photos or you express yourself through various media. Whether you prefer to collaborate with others or work alone. Whether it's fast-paced action or exciting tranquillity. Cinematic footage in 4K or spontaneous interviews. No matter what you create with light, this camera rises to the challenge. This camera's incredible light-gathering capabilities leave you free to create in any light. You get clear, full-frame images across the ultra-wide ISO range when shooting photos and sharpness in movie footage. Low-light AF now performs at settings up Faster, high-performance internal memory allows you to shoot up to 200 JPEGs or 124 uncompressed 12-bit RAW images in one burst. With the Fast refresh rate you enjoy you don't miss a single one second both EXPEED mechanisms ensure lightning-fast write speeds.
Are you going somewhere? With a lightweight construction, advanced optical elements and a wide zoom range, this combination with the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S is an excellent kit for general travel use. From spontaneous excursions to well-designed photographic missions, you can comfortably expand the range for taking photos and movies. Whether you are a photographer who also shoots a video, a videographer who also captures photos or you express yourself through various media. Whether you prefer to collaborate with others or work alone. Whether it's fast-paced action or exciting tranquillity. Cinematic footage in 4K or spontaneous interviews. No matter what you create with light, this camera rises to the challenge. This camera's incredible light-gathering capabilities leave you free to create in any light. You get clear, full-frame images across the ultra-wide ISO range when shooting photos and sharpness in movie footage. Low-light AF now performs at settings up Faster, high-performance internal memory allows you to shoot up to 200 JPEGs or 124 uncompressed 12-bit RAW images in one burst. With the Fast refresh rate you enjoy you don't miss a single one second both EXPEED mechanisms ensure lightning-fast write speeds.
Are you going somewhere? With a lightweight construction, advanced optical elements and a wide zoom range, this combination with the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S is an excellent kit for general travel use. From spontaneous excursions to well-designed photographic missions, you can comfortably expand the range for taking photos and movies. Whether you are a photographer who also shoots a video, a videographer who also captures photos or you express yourself through various media. Whether you prefer to collaborate with others or work alone. Whether it's fast-paced action or exciting tranquillity. Cinematic footage in 4K or spontaneous interviews. No matter what you create with light, this camera rises to the challenge. This camera's incredible light-gathering capabilities leave you free to create in any light. You get clear, full-frame images across the ultra-wide ISO range when shooting photos and sharpness in movie footage. Low-light AF now performs at settings up Faster, high-performance internal memory allows you to shoot up to 200 JPEGs or 124 uncompressed 12-bit RAW images in one burst. With the Fast refresh rate you enjoy you don't miss a single one second both EXPEED mechanisms ensure lightning-fast write speeds.
Are you going somewhere? With a lightweight construction, advanced optical elements and a wide zoom range, this combination with the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S is an excellent kit for general travel use. From spontaneous excursions to well-designed photographic missions, you can comfortably expand the range for taking photos and movies. Whether you are a photographer who also shoots a video, a videographer who also captures photos or you express yourself through various media. Whether you prefer to collaborate with others or work alone. Whether it's fast-paced action or exciting tranquillity. Cinematic footage in 4K or spontaneous interviews. No matter what you create with light, this camera rises to the challenge. This camera's incredible light-gathering capabilities leave you free to create in any light. You get clear, full-frame images across the ultra-wide ISO range when shooting photos and sharpness in movie footage. Low-light AF now performs at settings up Faster, high-performance internal memory allows you to shoot up to 200 JPEGs or 124 uncompressed 12-bit RAW images in one burst. With the Fast refresh rate you enjoy you don't miss a single one second both EXPEED mechanisms ensure lightning-fast write speeds.
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I've been shooting weddings for 13 years (using a range of Nikon, Canon, and Sony) and this is the first camera I'll probably need to ditch because of some serious design flaws and bugs I've discovered that create a liability for professional use.DESIGN FAIL: At my last shoot, the Z6ii stopped taking pictures during a wedding reception, and the camera displayed a memory card overheat warning. The green buffer light was on, and the camera stopped writing photos to BOTH the CF card (which was being used for jpg image backup) AND the main SD card which I'm sure was functional. After waiting about 15 minutes (plenty of time to cool), the camera still wasn't clearing the buffer, so I had no choice but to pull the battery and start over. The camera then worked, but all ... MoreI've been shooting weddings for 13 years (using a range of Nikon, Canon, and Sony) and this is the first camera I'll probably need to ditch because of some serious design flaws and bugs I've discovered that create a liability for professional use.DESIGN FAIL: At my last shoot, the Z6ii stopped taking pictures during a wedding reception, and the camera displayed a memory card overheat warning. The green buffer light was on, and the camera stopped writing photos to BOTH the CF card (which was being used for jpg image backup) AND the main SD card which I'm sure was functional. After waiting about 15 minutes (plenty of time to cool), the camera still wasn't clearing the buffer, so I had no choice but to pull the battery and start over. The camera then worked, but all the images in the buffer were lost. CF cards unfortunately get burning hot very quickly, and the designers at Nikon wrongly designed the camera so that when it stops taking photos, it won't write the images stored in the buffer to EITHER card. Which means you're going to lose your pictures. There are more than a few obvious solutions to this problem which Nikon has failed to implement. And why even let the buffer fill if the CF card is about to overheat? Literally the first camera in 13 years that caused me to lose a few minutes worth of someone's wedding day. Unacceptable.BUG: Both Z6ii's I own will randomly, inexplicably lock up every several hours or so of shooting. And the camera will give no indication as to why. This has happened a couple times now during some important moments at weddings, and will usually resolve after turning the camera off for several minutes. Doesn't seem to be a memory card issue. It's not a bug that can be recreated on demand so it's hard to diagnose.There are a number of other details Nikon missed the mark on. And in terms of performance, the AF at dark wedding receptions works poorly compared to other mirrorless cameras I've used. Good luck...
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I had passed up the Z6 II on a number of occasions and went with offerings from both Canon and Sony. In the past couple of years I have owned the R6 version I and II, as well as the A7 IV and A7 C II most recently. It was the purchase of the A7 C II that led me to the Z6 II. I just was not happy with the A7C II and swapped it for the Z6 II with the outstanding deals at Christmas. I had a professional shoot scheduled for the same day the camera arrived. Right out of the box I charged it for about 30 minutes and immediately began shooting a family session with the 50mm 1.8. I had zero issues with AF and the Image Quality was outstanding. I have since had plenty of time to get used to the controls and adjust the settings to my liking. My only regret is that I did not ... MoreI had passed up the Z6 II on a number of occasions and went with offerings from both Canon and Sony. In the past couple of years I have owned the R6 version I and II, as well as the A7 IV and A7 C II most recently. It was the purchase of the A7 C II that led me to the Z6 II. I just was not happy with the A7C II and swapped it for the Z6 II with the outstanding deals at Christmas. I had a professional shoot scheduled for the same day the camera arrived. Right out of the box I charged it for about 30 minutes and immediately began shooting a family session with the 50mm 1.8. I had zero issues with AF and the Image Quality was outstanding. I have since had plenty of time to get used to the controls and adjust the settings to my liking. My only regret is that I did not make the jump to Nikon sooner. Personally for me, the ergonomics of this camera are great, IQ and color science is amazing, I love the two custom function buttons on the lens mount, and the in camera stabilization for video has been a pleasant surprise. In terms of AutoFocus, it is not on par with the R6 II or the A7IV, but it is not nearly as bad as some reviewers might lead you to believe, especially if you do some research on what focus modes to use as well as how to use them. Again for AF the front function buttons are clutch as I am quickly able to change focus modes and points as well as turn on and off 3D Tracking. I also like where Nikon is going with their lineup and feel like their lens selection for Z mount is certainly more well rounded than what Canon offers in the RF mount right now. All in all it is a great camera and I think if you catch it on sale you cannot go wrong.
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I transitioned from a D500 to the Z6ii and now that I've been able to shoot some action, I'm thrilled. While I knew I'd lose some range moving from a crop sensor to the full frame, I've enjoyed the higher dynamic range of the full frame and the jpg results are like butta. I haven't even shot in RAW yet with post! I actually had the Z8 in my cart for next availability but was going on a trip and really felt I needed to step into the mirrorless realm responsibly. I shot college lacrosse with my D500 for years and loved the speed, extended range, auto-focus, body, usability and versatility. The Z6ii has taken some getting used to with finding the sweet spot for situational auto focus but I believe I've found it. Extraordinarily fast and accurate as I was shooting dogs ... MoreI transitioned from a D500 to the Z6ii and now that I've been able to shoot some action, I'm thrilled. While I knew I'd lose some range moving from a crop sensor to the full frame, I've enjoyed the higher dynamic range of the full frame and the jpg results are like butta. I haven't even shot in RAW yet with post! I actually had the Z8 in my cart for next availability but was going on a trip and really felt I needed to step into the mirrorless realm responsibly. I shot college lacrosse with my D500 for years and loved the speed, extended range, auto-focus, body, usability and versatility. The Z6ii has taken some getting used to with finding the sweet spot for situational auto focus but I believe I've found it. Extraordinarily fast and accurate as I was shooting dogs in action and surfing; previewing the shots/focus right inside the evf is a game changer. The 24-70 Z f2.8 is a must-have in my opinion. I also got the FTZii mount and threw in my 70-200 f2.8 f-mount and 300 PF f4 f-mount with superb results. Shooting portraits with the Z 24-70 f2.8 on the beach during the golden hour had people thinking I was an insane photographer. When others wanted to try, I threw it on auto mode for them then switched back to the U1, U2 or U3 settings that I set for myself or just used M,A,S as needed. I prefer BBFocus usually for more auto-focus and composition control. Super pleased with this Z6ii, Nikon nailed it. Great service as usual with BH Photo Video!
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I've been shooting weddings for 13 years (using a range of Nikon, Canon, and Sony) and this is the first camera I'll probably need to ditch because of some serious design flaws and bugs I've discovered that create a liability for professional use.DESIGN FAIL: At my last shoot, the Z6ii stopped taking pictures during a wedding reception, and the camera displayed a memory card overheat warning. The green buffer light was on, and the camera stopped writing photos to BOTH the CF card (which was being used for jpg image backup) AND the main SD card which I'm sure was functional. After waiting about 15 minutes (plenty of time to cool), the camera still wasn't clearing the buffer, so I had no choice but to pull the battery and start over. The camera then worked, but all ... MoreI've been shooting weddings for 13 years (using a range of Nikon, Canon, and Sony) and this is the first camera I'll probably need to ditch because of some serious design flaws and bugs I've discovered that create a liability for professional use.DESIGN FAIL: At my last shoot, the Z6ii stopped taking pictures during a wedding reception, and the camera displayed a memory card overheat warning. The green buffer light was on, and the camera stopped writing photos to BOTH the CF card (which was being used for jpg image backup) AND the main SD card which I'm sure was functional. After waiting about 15 minutes (plenty of time to cool), the camera still wasn't clearing the buffer, so I had no choice but to pull the battery and start over. The camera then worked, but all the images in the buffer were lost. CF cards unfortunately get burning hot very quickly, and the designers at Nikon wrongly designed the camera so that when it stops taking photos, it won't write the images stored in the buffer to EITHER card. Which means you're going to lose your pictures. There are more than a few obvious solutions to this problem which Nikon has failed to implement. And why even let the buffer fill if the CF card is about to overheat? Literally the first camera in 13 years that caused me to lose a few minutes worth of someone's wedding day. Unacceptable.BUG: Both Z6ii's I own will randomly, inexplicably lock up every several hours or so of shooting. And the camera will give no indication as to why. This has happened a couple times now during some important moments at weddings, and will usually resolve after turning the camera off for several minutes. Doesn't seem to be a memory card issue. It's not a bug that can be recreated on demand so it's hard to diagnose.There are a number of other details Nikon missed the mark on. And in terms of performance, the AF at dark wedding receptions works poorly compared to other mirrorless cameras I've used. Good luck...
I had passed up the Z6 II on a number of occasions and went with offerings from both Canon and Sony. In the past couple of years I have owned the R6 version I and II, as well as the A7 IV and A7 C II most recently. It was the purchase of the A7 C II that led me to the Z6 II. I just was not happy with the A7C II and swapped it for the Z6 II with the outstanding deals at Christmas. I had a professional shoot scheduled for the same day the camera arrived. Right out of the box I charged it for about 30 minutes and immediately began shooting a family session with the 50mm 1.8. I had zero issues with AF and the Image Quality was outstanding. I have since had plenty of time to get used to the controls and adjust the settings to my liking. My only regret is that I did not ... MoreI had passed up the Z6 II on a number of occasions and went with offerings from both Canon and Sony. In the past couple of years I have owned the R6 version I and II, as well as the A7 IV and A7 C II most recently. It was the purchase of the A7 C II that led me to the Z6 II. I just was not happy with the A7C II and swapped it for the Z6 II with the outstanding deals at Christmas. I had a professional shoot scheduled for the same day the camera arrived. Right out of the box I charged it for about 30 minutes and immediately began shooting a family session with the 50mm 1.8. I had zero issues with AF and the Image Quality was outstanding. I have since had plenty of time to get used to the controls and adjust the settings to my liking. My only regret is that I did not make the jump to Nikon sooner. Personally for me, the ergonomics of this camera are great, IQ and color science is amazing, I love the two custom function buttons on the lens mount, and the in camera stabilization for video has been a pleasant surprise. In terms of AutoFocus, it is not on par with the R6 II or the A7IV, but it is not nearly as bad as some reviewers might lead you to believe, especially if you do some research on what focus modes to use as well as how to use them. Again for AF the front function buttons are clutch as I am quickly able to change focus modes and points as well as turn on and off 3D Tracking. I also like where Nikon is going with their lineup and feel like their lens selection for Z mount is certainly more well rounded than what Canon offers in the RF mount right now. All in all it is a great camera and I think if you catch it on sale you cannot go wrong.
I transitioned from a D500 to the Z6ii and now that I've been able to shoot some action, I'm thrilled. While I knew I'd lose some range moving from a crop sensor to the full frame, I've enjoyed the higher dynamic range of the full frame and the jpg results are like butta. I haven't even shot in RAW yet with post! I actually had the Z8 in my cart for next availability but was going on a trip and really felt I needed to step into the mirrorless realm responsibly. I shot college lacrosse with my D500 for years and loved the speed, extended range, auto-focus, body, usability and versatility. The Z6ii has taken some getting used to with finding the sweet spot for situational auto focus but I believe I've found it. Extraordinarily fast and accurate as I was shooting dogs ... MoreI transitioned from a D500 to the Z6ii and now that I've been able to shoot some action, I'm thrilled. While I knew I'd lose some range moving from a crop sensor to the full frame, I've enjoyed the higher dynamic range of the full frame and the jpg results are like butta. I haven't even shot in RAW yet with post! I actually had the Z8 in my cart for next availability but was going on a trip and really felt I needed to step into the mirrorless realm responsibly. I shot college lacrosse with my D500 for years and loved the speed, extended range, auto-focus, body, usability and versatility. The Z6ii has taken some getting used to with finding the sweet spot for situational auto focus but I believe I've found it. Extraordinarily fast and accurate as I was shooting dogs in action and surfing; previewing the shots/focus right inside the evf is a game changer. The 24-70 Z f2.8 is a must-have in my opinion. I also got the FTZii mount and threw in my 70-200 f2.8 f-mount and 300 PF f4 f-mount with superb results. Shooting portraits with the Z 24-70 f2.8 on the beach during the golden hour had people thinking I was an insane photographer. When others wanted to try, I threw it on auto mode for them then switched back to the U1, U2 or U3 settings that I set for myself or just used M,A,S as needed. I prefer BBFocus usually for more auto-focus and composition control. Super pleased with this Z6ii, Nikon nailed it. Great service as usual with BH Photo Video!
This is my second review of the Z6 II. My first focused on wildlife, birds in particular, using the 100-400mm S zoom and 1.4x teleconverter. This review is from my second Z6 II I have configured as my travel camera with the 24-200mm kit lens. I recently had the opportunity to travel to Europe and take a riverboat trip down the Danube River. This camera combination did everything I wanted it to from standard tourist scenic shots to nightime tripod work. It worked very well in low light handheld at slow shutter speeds. I am buying a Z8 now for my wildlife and action photography. I am selling one of the Z6 II's to help pay for it but the other Z6 II will be in my bag as well for all my trips abroad.
I was very hesitant to upgrade to a mirrorless camera from my D7500. I looked into getting the D750 and the D780 as an upgrade. However, the D750 does not work with SnapBridge and I love having that connection so I can use the remote controls of the app to take certain types of pictures. The D780 does work with SnapBridge but for just a little more, I could have a mirrorless camera and take advantage of all the new technology advances. I am really loving the live view and knowing exactly how the image will appear when taken. This is something that I really could not comprehend before actually using my new Z6ii. Also, I have taken some test images with high contrast like a person sitting in front of a window with blinds. I dropped the exposure to where the person was ... MoreI was very hesitant to upgrade to a mirrorless camera from my D7500. I looked into getting the D750 and the D780 as an upgrade. However, the D750 does not work with SnapBridge and I love having that connection so I can use the remote controls of the app to take certain types of pictures. The D780 does work with SnapBridge but for just a little more, I could have a mirrorless camera and take advantage of all the new technology advances. I am really loving the live view and knowing exactly how the image will appear when taken. This is something that I really could not comprehend before actually using my new Z6ii. Also, I have taken some test images with high contrast like a person sitting in front of a window with blinds. I dropped the exposure to where the person was dark and I had no blinkies. Then opened in LightRoom and adjusted the person back to normal. I am shocked at how good it looks. No grain and an incredible shot with lots of detailed information. I am so glad the B&H tech help me make this transition. Also, with the adapter all my old DX and prime lenses still work perfectly. Can't wait to see what I capture with this camera.
I bought this camera as an upgrade to mirrorless from a beginner crop sensor DSLR and I've had no disappointment with it since I've had it.It allows me to shoot beautifully sharp photos with luscious and vibrant colours and smooth tones.Autofocus offers a range of capture options including animal and human faces.Customisation options appear almost endless so you can configure the camera work in a way that suits you. It's a steep learning curve and because of that I would be cautious about suggesting this as a suitable beginners camera, but I suspect this isn't unusual for any make or model of mirrorless camera.Lenses for the Z range are excellent - I have been blown away by all of the lenses I've used with this camera.A great pro/amateur full frame camera.
I already own a Nikon Z6 but needed another camera for an upcoming trip. I love the Z6. The ergonomics and feel of the camera are just right. The Z6ii is essentially the same camera but with a dual memory card slot. That's it. It doesn't seem faster and it doesn't have the firmware updates that the regular Z6 has, but it feels great and operates very efficiently. I did intend on purchasing the Nikon Z7ii, but for the added price of that camera and the numerous reviews that I read, just about all saying that the Z7ii has a higher sensor resolution, the Z6ii definitely affords way more bang for the buck. The bag was just a throw in from B&H, and I would have preferred another lens adapter, as some of the competitors are offering as their package, but the bag is really ... MoreI already own a Nikon Z6 but needed another camera for an upcoming trip. I love the Z6. The ergonomics and feel of the camera are just right. The Z6ii is essentially the same camera but with a dual memory card slot. That's it. It doesn't seem faster and it doesn't have the firmware updates that the regular Z6 has, but it feels great and operates very efficiently. I did intend on purchasing the Nikon Z7ii, but for the added price of that camera and the numerous reviews that I read, just about all saying that the Z7ii has a higher sensor resolution, the Z6ii definitely affords way more bang for the buck. The bag was just a throw in from B&H, and I would have preferred another lens adapter, as some of the competitors are offering as their package, but the bag is really nice. It is sturdy and very well padded. The retail price surprised me at like $170.00, so thanks B&H. Unfortunately it is too small for my cameras and lenses. As a grab-and-go bag for one camera and attached lens, you can squeeze in another two smaller lenses, but that's all.Most importantly, I continue to buy from B&H with CONFIDENCE because I know they will be there for me in tech support, LiveChat, and customer service. This camera can be had at the same price I paid B&H from competing sellers, but you would not be getting the B&H buying experience and incredible quick delivery. Most of my purchases from B&H this year arrive between 24 and 48 hours of my order being submitted. In fact my last order went in late morning on a Monday and it was at my door before noon the very next day.
This is not a cheap camera for me, but the price was eased by equipment I traded in (I feel B&H is pretty fair here).Coming from a D7500, my main goals were to achieve higher ISO settings and silent or quieter shooting for events that demand it. Where I wasn't crazy about going beyond 3200 with the D7500, I've been to 12800 with the Z6 and found it acceptable, and easy to clean up in post processing.The resolution is kind of mid-range. A little higher than my D7500, but not as high as the D7II. But this was actually a selling point for me. At the higher resolution on the same-sized sensor noise started to get noticeable again, though it's easier to clean with all that extra resolution. But given the noise, shooting speed, and storage size benefits, I do prefer ... MoreThis is not a cheap camera for me, but the price was eased by equipment I traded in (I feel B&H is pretty fair here).Coming from a D7500, my main goals were to achieve higher ISO settings and silent or quieter shooting for events that demand it. Where I wasn't crazy about going beyond 3200 with the D7500, I've been to 12800 with the Z6 and found it acceptable, and easy to clean up in post processing.The resolution is kind of mid-range. A little higher than my D7500, but not as high as the D7II. But this was actually a selling point for me. At the higher resolution on the same-sized sensor noise started to get noticeable again, though it's easier to clean with all that extra resolution. But given the noise, shooting speed, and storage size benefits, I do prefer the Z6II resolution over the Z7II.A big concern I had pre-purchase were EVF lag and blackout. But after handling one in the B&H store, I quickly felt that the EVF response was, to me, basically close enough to the D7500. And the EVF has a benefit that I can chimp my shots on even the sunniest of days without the LCD being washed out like on the D7500.I also wasn't crazy about the reported battery life. I just recently shot an even and took 1,500 photos. I started to wonder if that meant I would have to carry 3 additional batteries. I haven't had the chance to shoot an event yet, and while I have read some reviews indicating they get more than the reported 400 shots per charge, I do notice that the battery drains faster than the D7500's.Of course, I would love it if this camera were cheaper. I sort of chuckle to myself when I see this referred to as good for beginners, but I suppose that just shows my age and generation. But again, B&H was helpful with my trade-in.I did purchase the FTZII adapter, and kept my better full frame lenses, and they work flawlessly (both Nikon and Sigma lenses).I also purchased 2 CFExpress 128GB cards despite having a ton of SD cards, and a USB card reader for CFExpress. And finally, I purchased a spare battery, so I now have 2 EN-15c batteries, and 2 older EN-15a spares from the D7500 (with full life indicators). I have a pouch on my strap that allows me to carry 2 spares and the extra memory cards. So, I should be OK with shooting 1,500 in a single session.The WiFi was disappointing, as I had hoped I could transfer pictures wirelessly. I don't like the physical demands (on the camera) of inserting and removing cables or memory cards. But after getting the WiFi all setup and working, I realized I would have to select and transfer images one at a time. Um, not happening for 1,500 photos. Really disappointed there's no option to select all and transfer.Physically, the camera is OK. It's hard to explain but I just seem to like Nikon ergonomics more than Canon. It could just be all in my mind though. The Fn buttons on the front are a bit hard for me to reach, though I haven't decided on what to do with them yet.On my few initial walks, the camera seems to meter very well, and the colors really pop in my raw images. I am shooting RAW, 14-bit loseless compression, but I will probably switch that to 12 bits. In the past I've done tests between 12 and 14 bit, and I show no practical difference that I personally can observe. I would rather have the speed and storage space.Overall, extremely happy with the purchase, and the full-frame and silent shooting options are an excellent upgrade from a DX DSLR.
Been a longtime Nikon user and this is the first that I regret buying. After using two Z6ii's for almost a year, I decided I can't deal with them anymore. Despite what the influencers online say, the AF is really horrible for shooting events in darkness (even with AF assist lights). It's low light AF in every mode with any lens is as bad as cameras from 10-15 years ago. No exaggeration. Sensor isn't great either for today's standards - clips highlights easy, colors from raw files are a bit mushy, and sensor also lacks sharpness (probably because of the AA filter). Camera will also overheat while shooting stills when using certain CFe cards such as Lexar (which are even recommended by Nikon!), and it will result in the loss of images because it won't write any files ... MoreBeen a longtime Nikon user and this is the first that I regret buying. After using two Z6ii's for almost a year, I decided I can't deal with them anymore. Despite what the influencers online say, the AF is really horrible for shooting events in darkness (even with AF assist lights). It's low light AF in every mode with any lens is as bad as cameras from 10-15 years ago. No exaggeration. Sensor isn't great either for today's standards - clips highlights easy, colors from raw files are a bit mushy, and sensor also lacks sharpness (probably because of the AA filter). Camera will also overheat while shooting stills when using certain CFe cards such as Lexar (which are even recommended by Nikon!), and it will result in the loss of images because it won't write any files stored in the buffer once it overheats (it won't even write to the backup slot). Poor software design. I lost a buffer full of about 100 wedding images due to this issue. Also, having to use two different memory card types for each slot is annoying (not to mention the CFe's are expensive). I could go on but overall this camera is a liability with poor performance. Body feels nice in hand though.
The Z6 ii @ $1699 (sale price) is a pretty good deal for a full frame mirrorless body. I mounted the new 70-300 Z mount lens from Tamron onto it (also on sale @ $599). It is FAST with that 14 frames per second continuous shooting. That's going to be a huge factor when shooting sports. I also love that it has dual card slots. Having a backup memory card is an absolute must when shooting weddings, etc.I also have the Z50, and a D7500, as well. I prefer to keep a lens on each camera body, as I am not a fan of swapping out lenses, getting dust on your sensor, etc.So I'll pretty much keep that 70-300 Z mount lens on this body and use it for weddings, some portrait shots, and a nice hiking camera to mount to your chest / backpack in case you see something you want a ... MoreThe Z6 ii @ $1699 (sale price) is a pretty good deal for a full frame mirrorless body. I mounted the new 70-300 Z mount lens from Tamron onto it (also on sale @ $599). It is FAST with that 14 frames per second continuous shooting. That's going to be a huge factor when shooting sports. I also love that it has dual card slots. Having a backup memory card is an absolute must when shooting weddings, etc.I also have the Z50, and a D7500, as well. I prefer to keep a lens on each camera body, as I am not a fan of swapping out lenses, getting dust on your sensor, etc.So I'll pretty much keep that 70-300 Z mount lens on this body and use it for weddings, some portrait shots, and a nice hiking camera to mount to your chest / backpack in case you see something you want a quality shot of.Def happy with this camera body. Looking forward to years of use.
